Let's make this birthday one to remember.

49 years old (Born on October 22, 1976)

Happy birthday, Michael Barrett! Celebrating an amazing catcher who played a remarkable career across four MLB teams from 1998 to 2009. Your unforgettable time with the Cubs was highlighted by clutch hits, fierce competitiveness behind the plate, and earning that sweet Silver Slugger Award in 2005.

May your special day be filled with more laughter than those infamous mound visits and umpire exchanges. Thanks for all those winning smiles you brought to baseball fans everywhere—especially Chicago—and here's hoping today is filled only with wonderful surprises instead of tricky curveballs!

Cheers to another year knocking life's challenges out of the park!